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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,377, 155,081.88 and 62,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,377, 155,081.88 and 62,076 is: 85,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,377 : 155,081.88 = 62,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,377/155,081.88 = 62,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,377x = 155,081.88 × 62,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,377x = 9,626,862,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,862,782.88/112,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,665.77

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